An anchor, when it holds, can provide a boater the greatest peace of mind, or bring the most exasperated frustration when it does not. One of the most challenging places to anchor is in the thick mud of the Chesapeake …

If you don’t know how to safely anchor your vessel for the conditions expected, you should not leave the dock. Anchoring is the bedrock skill of the cruising sailor. Anchoring is, at its core, extremely simple. However, perfecting your technique …